Thirty-eight students from some of Arunachal Pradesh’s most remote border villages have successfully cleared the prestigious All India Sainik School Entrance Examination. Their achievement is the result of a free coaching program initiated by the Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps, which ran from July 2024 to April 2025. The students, hailing from Jang and Dirang in West Kameng district—areas often cut off from mainstream academic resources—were selected for this intensive coaching program to bridge the educational divide that rural and border communities face. Of the 44 students trained under this initiative, an impressive 38 qualified for the national-level entrance exam, which opens doors to India’s premier military residential schools.
The Indian Army’s coaching program, specially curated for underprivileged but promising students, combined focused academic instruction with life skills, discipline, and motivational guidance. Army instructors and education facilitators provided classroom teaching, personal mentoring, and regular assessments, ensuring that each student was prepared not just academically, but mentally and emotionally for the competitive exam. Speaking about the initiative, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Army said, “These brilliant young minds are the future of India. Their success is proof that talent knows no boundaries, and with the right support, even the most remote corners of our nation can shine.” This success story is a powerful reflection of the Indian Army’s broader commitment to nation-building through inclusive education and empowerment. By investing in the academic potential of children in border areas, the Army not only strengthens its connection with the civilian population but also paves the way for a stronger, more self-reliant generation of future leaders.
The Gajraj Corps congratulated all the selected students and their families, emphasizing that the effort is not a one-time gesture but part of a long-term vision to uplift youth from underserved areas. Many of these students come from families of modest means, and cracking such a competitive exam is not only a personal victory but a moment of pride for their entire community. The success of this initiative has sparked hope across the region. Parents, teachers, and local leaders have hailed the program as life-changing, expressing gratitude to the Indian Army for reaching out to regions often forgotten in the country’s educational map.
